Self help, legal research, general information

View a self-help divorce guide, with an explanation of the divorce process, a glossary of terms, instructions for filling out and filing forms, and information about family violence, court hearings, orders, modification, and enforcement.

View resources for preventing foreclosure in Connecticut, including local housing counseling agencies, a state hotline, state agencies and programs including a Foreclosure Mediation Program, and links to legal aid providers.

View information about pardons and expungements, including a description of the pardon process, Certificates of Employability, answers to frequently asked questions, application instructions, and a link to the application form.

View Connecticut small claims information including a procedural booklet, how and where to file a small claims case, a directory of local Small Claims Area locations, answers to frequently asked questions, and links to forms and case records.

The Office of the Victim Advocate provides brochures and guides for crime victims, a glossary of common legal terms, instructions for filing an inquiry or complaint, and links to the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Connecticut Sexual Assault Services, the Department of Correction Victim Services Unit and its notification service, and additional resources.

The Office of the Attorney General offers information about constituent issues such as child support and protection, seniors, health care, and living wills; and consumer issues and resources including scams, charities, and a complaint form.

The Department of Consumer Protection offers information about various types of consumer issues, resources, fraud and scams, and its Complaint Center with tips, types of complaints handled, and links to complaint forms.

View the rules of Connecticut courts, including Practice Book, Code of Evidence, and recent revisions to the rules. Practice Book includes Rules for the Superior Court, Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rules of Professional Conduct, Code of Judicial Conduct, and an appendix of forms.

View and download Connecticut Judicial Branch publications, and view videos, on various topics including civil, criminal, family, general information, housing, juvenile, self-represented, and victim services. Many publications are also available in Spanish, and some in Polish. Criminal publications include information about special sessions and diversionary programs such as Community Court, Domestic Violence Dockets, Drug Intervention Programs, Accelerated Rehabilitation, Supervised Diversionary Program, Alcohol Education Program, Drug Education and Community Service Program, Family Violence Education Program, and Community Service Labor Program.

View Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library Services resources including an online catalog, links to state statutes and court rules, Connecticut law by subject matter, a directory of local law library locations, research guides, answers to frequently asked questions, and an Ask a Librarian service.

Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut offers free legal advice by telephone and an online application for legal services for income-eligible clients, a Legal Help Finder, and links to additional legal service providers and online research resources.

The Judicial Review Council handles complaints about judges for misconduct, disability, or substance abuse. Complaint procedures, answers to frequently asked questions, and a complaint form and instructions are provided.

The Connecticut Bar Association's Resolution of Legal Fee Disputes Program uses mediation and arbitration to help parties resolve disputes over their lawyers' fees without going to court. A link to the petition form is included.

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